Mardy
Fish has plotted a January return to tennis after his 2012 heart-scare
incidents, with the American now planning to make a come back in
Auckland on the ATP in the run-up to the Australian Open.

The 30-year-old who
spent last season dealing with an accelerated heartbeat syndrome, last
played at the US Open, where he pulled out before a fourth-round match
with Roger Federer citing his health concerns.

Fish had reportedly
been due to play at last weekend's Challenge of the Continents
exhibition in Singapore, also featuring Janko Tipsarevic and Kei
Nishikori. But due to a miscommunication from one side or the other, his
team said he had never been scheduled for that exho payday in the
city-state.

The No. 27, who once
stood seventh in the world in 2011. is hoping to start re-adjusting to
the game. Auckland officials who just lost a major sponsor, are glad to
put a recognizable name in their draw.

“Last year he was
playing in the ATP World Tour finals after a great season. Funnily
enough Mardy lost in 2007 to the eventual champion David Ferrer in the
semi finals," tournament director Karl Budge told local media.

"He’s an all court
player with a strong net game, which will certainly add variety to an
event normally dominated by the baseliners.”